Construction outputs stand at JD1.7 billion, sector employs 17,000 — JCI 

AMMAN —  The construction sector has an annual production output of nearly JD1.7 billion, representing 10 per cent of the country's total industrial output, according to a recent report issued by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Wednesday. 

The construction sector contributes approximately 2.2 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is driven by a value-added component exceeding JD850 million.

The report also revealed that the sector attracted investments of JD2.1 billion, with 2,600 nationwide establishments, employing more than 17,000 people, or 6.4 per cent of the total industrial workforce.

About 72 per cent of the construction workforce is composed of local workers.

The sector's dominance in the local market accounted for 85.6 per cent of total local construction product consumption. It is self-sufficient in several key products, particularly cement.

The report also highlights the sector's global reach, as it has reached markets in 35 countries with over 70 products.

In addition, the sector's exports, totalling some JD89 million in the first five months of the current year, showed a 52 per cent increase, accounting for 2.7 per cent of industrial exports, and 2.6 per cent of total national exports.